Drip edge
What is drip edge?
A metal flashing installed along the roof’s edges that directs water away from the fascia — and a line item carriers frequently leave off.
DefinitionCatch missed line items
Drip edge is the L-shaped metal flashing that runs along the eaves and rakes of a roof. It guides water off the edge and away from the fascia and decking, preventing rot and water damage.
Most current building codes require drip edge on a new roof, but adjusters routinely leave it out of the first scope. That makes it one of the most common supplement items in storm restoration.
Because it’s usually code-required, drip edge is an easy supplement to justify. Photos of the eaves plus the local code reference are typically enough to get it added to the scope.
Related terms
Ridge capThe finishing shingles that cap the peak of the roof — often priced as standard shingles or left off the scope entirely.Ice-and-water shieldA self-adhering waterproof membrane installed in vulnerable areas to prevent leaks from ice dams and wind-driven rain.Code upgrade coveragePolicy coverage that pays for work required to bring the roof up to current building code, even if the old roof didn’t have it.Supplement line itemsThe specific items added to a claim through a supplement — the missed materials, code work, and underpriced entries that bring the scope up to the real job.